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BGMI Lite pre-registration has opened in India on August 25, 2026, giving Android users access to KRAFTON’s lighter Battlegrounds Mobile India version. The game is expected to launch by the end of 2026 with an initial download of about 1GB. KRAFTON has also confirmed cross-play with standard BGMI and support for existing player accounts, potentially making the lighter version a practical option for users with lower-spec Android phones.

India’s stricter SIM-card checks take effect on August 24, 2026, reinforcing the existing nine-connection limit for most subscribers and six in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and the North-East. Telecom operators will use government intelligence systems to prevent additional connections once the applicable limit is reached.

India has ordered Google to remove Firebase accounts allegedly used in banking scams involving fake SBI, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank pages. Investigators said the campaigns used malicious Android apps to steal card details, OTPs and phone data.

TCS, HCLTech and Hexaware have denied claims of major dark-web data breaches, while cybersecurity researchers say leaked samples appear to contain employee directories, corporate emails and administrative details.

Google is offering eligible college students in India one year of Google AI Plus free, with Gemini Omni, higher usage limits and 400GB of cloud storage. Students must meet Google’s eligibility and verification requirements and redeem the offer by December 31, 2026.

GIGABYTE has announced its first Made in India gaming laptop lineup with the GAMING A16, manufactured in partnership with Dixon Technologies. Powered by AMD Ryzen processors, the new laptop is aimed at gamers, creators, students, and professionals, with detailed specifications and pricing expected during the retail rollout.